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Uncommondraw out
The correct spelling is draw out.
How to pronounce draw out
verb
Say it like: Dra-w o-wt
The correct spelling is draw out. To make something last for more time than is necessary; prolong; extend. For example: "It seems the boss tries to draw out these meetings for as long as possible just to punish us."
Usage Examples
“It seems the boss tries to draw out these meetings for as long as possible just to punish us.”
“They used raw meat to draw the beast out of the cave.”
“She's really a neat person if you just take the time to draw her out.”
Definition
verb
- 1.To make something last for more time than is necessary; prolong; extend.
- 2.To physically extract, as blood from a vein.
- 3.To extract, bring out, as concealed information; elicit; educe.
- 4.To use means to entice or force (an animal) from its hole or similar hiding place.
- 5.(by extension) To cause (a shy person) to be more open or talkative.
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